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Monument record TQ 96 NW 1003 - Grovehurst Dock, Elmley Reach, Kemsley Marshes, Iwade
Summary
Grovehurst Dock, at Elmley Reach was used as a wharf for the nearby Grovehurst Brick and tile works. It was built in the 1860's and is visible on the 1st and 2nd edition Ordnance Survey maps (c.1858-1898). There were no visible remains during a coastal survey in 2004; the dock is partially filled in, and now lies behind the earthen seawall. The site is also occupied by a sewage works.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9203 6720 (point) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ96NW |
| Civil Parish | SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | IWADE, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Eve, D., 1999, A guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Kent, I20 (Monograph). SWX9293.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1862-1875, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875 (Map). SWX11831.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1893-7, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898 (Map). SWX11832.
<4> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX9293 Monograph: Eve, D.. 1999. A guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Kent. I20.
- <2> SWX11831 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1862-1875. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875. 1:2500.
- <3> SWX11832 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1893-7. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898. 1:2500.
- <4> SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)
Record last edited
Jan 30 2008 2:13PM